Union City: Officer Owens Memorial Run and Charity Event

Friday, May 2, 2025 Past event

6:00 PM CDT

Union City, Oklahoma

$8.42–$38.10 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the Union City: Officer Owens Memorial Run and Charity Event on Friday, May 2, 2025, in the heart of Union City, Oklahoma! This exciting gathering is dedicated to honoring the memory of Officer Brandon Owens, who tragically fell ill in the line of duty. The event features a thrilling 5K run, perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers alike, as well as a 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.

Not only will you get the chance to challenge yourself and enjoy a beautiful day outdoors, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. All funds raised will benefit the Union City "Shop with a Cop" outreach program, creating special holiday experiences for local children. The day kicks off with packet pickup at 5:00 PM, followed by the race starting at 6:00 PM. Afterward, stay for an annual memorial charity event filled with food, fun, and community spirit hosted by local student groups and residents. Don't miss this opportunity to come together, compete, and make a positive impact in Union City!

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Races

Keep Pace - 5k

Incl. $3.10 Fee & Soft Cotton Race Shirt

6:00 PM CDT

$38.10

Entries closed
Time Together - 1 Mile Family Fun Run

Incl. $1.42 Fee

Come participation in your best Tigers Spirit wear! Family Friendly costumes are welome!

6:00 PM CDT

$8.42

Entries closed

Organiser's description

THE UNION CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL IS EXCITED TO PARTNER WITH OUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST A CHARITY RUN IN HONOR OF OFFICER BRANDON OWENS - WHO FELL ILL AFTER CONTRACTING COVID-19 WHILE WORKING IN THE LINE OF DUTY. ANYTIME AN OFFICER IS LOST, THE EFFECTS ARE FELT THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY - THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IN A SMALL TOWN LIKE OURS.

WE ARE EXCITED FOR THE ANNUAL FAST "KEEP PACE" 5K RUN. FAMILIES AND FOLKS OF ALL ABILITY LEVELS ARE WELCOME TO ALSO COME TOGETHER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE 1-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK - ALL SPONSORED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE UNION CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND UNION CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BENEFIT THE UNION CITY "SHOP WITH A COP" OUTREACH PROGRAM, WHICH CREATES SPECIAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY.

AFTER THE RUN STAY, EAT, AND ENJOY OUR ANNUAL MEMORIAL CHARITY EVENT - HOSTED BY SEVERAL OF OUR STUDENT GROUPS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

PACKET PICKUP IS AT 5:00PM AT THE RACE LOCATION AND THE EVENT BEGINS AT 6:00PM.

WE ARE EXCITED TO WORK WITH OKLAHOMA RACE COMPANY - WHO WILL PROVIDE ELECTRONIC CHIP TIMING, COURSE MANAGEMENT, REGISTRATION SERVICES, START/FINISH, AND RACE DIRECTOR SERVICES.

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HOSTING AN EXPERIENCE LIKE ANY MAJOR ROAD RACE IN THE METRO AREA... COME COMPETE AND ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH US HERE IN UNION CITY, OKLAHOMA!